Em dash symbol —
The em dash sets off a break in thought or an aside in a sentence, and is wider than a hyphen.
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How to type the em dash symbol
How do I type the em dash symbol?
The easiest way is to copy it from this page and paste it. On Windows, hold Alt and type 0151 on the number pad. On a Mac, press Option+Shift+-. On iPhone and Android, copy it here and paste, or add it as a keyboard text replacement.
How do I insert the em dash symbol in Word?
Type 2014 and then press Alt+X, and Word turns it into —. You can also use Insert, Symbol.
What is the HTML code for the em dash symbol?
Use — or — in HTML, or \2014 in CSS content.